ST16 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST16 2AA

ST16 2AA, Stafford has recorded a total of 78 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.08 per 1,000 population. This ST16 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST16 postcode area, which has experienced 341 crimes and a crime rate of 10.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST16 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST16 2AA, encompassing approximately 1052 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST16 2AA area, explore the ST16 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)

ST16 2AA Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

ST16 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2874.087.69%
Shoplifting1126.59120.00%
Public order1010.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6516.67%
Other theft46.6533.33%
Drugs43.8033.33%
Other crime23.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2653.19-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour624.69-25.00%
Public order65.70-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson55.700.00%
Shoplifting54.75150.00%
Drugs34.75-40.00%
Other theft32.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3678.8363.64%
Public order1334.19225.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.35-46.67%
Drugs57.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.7566.67%
Burglary44.750.00%
Other theft43.80300.00%
Possession of weapons33.800.00%
Shoplifting22.85-33.33%
Theft from the person11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2247.49-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour1520.90114.29%
Public order414.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Shoplifting32.85-75.00%
Bicycle theft12.85-75.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Theft from the person10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3069.343.45%
Shoplifting1228.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour711.4075.00%
Public order56.650.00%
Bicycle theft44.750.00%
Drugs33.80-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.85-40.00%
Other theft32.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.85100.00%
Robbery21.90100.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2963.64107.14%
Drugs827.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.6025.00%
Public order54.75150.00%
Other theft44.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.80-63.64%
Bicycle theft43.8033.33%
Shoplifting33.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1446.54-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour1113.30266.67%
Drugs810.45700.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.60-20.00%
Bicycle theft33.800.00%
Shoplifting32.8550.00%
Public order22.85-50.00%
Other theft21.90-50.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1939.895.56%
Criminal damage and arson518.05-28.57%
Other theft44.75-60.00%
Public order43.80-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.8550.00%
Shoplifting22.85-66.67%
Robbery11.90-50.00%
Drugs10.95-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1868.39-21.74%
Other theft1017.1011.11%
Public order99.50-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.5540.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.65-40.00%
Shoplifting65.700.00%
Drugs55.70-37.50%
Burglary34.75200.00%
Possession of weapons22.850.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Robbery21.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2373.14-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour1021.85150.00%
Public order109.5011.11%
Other theft99.5050.00%
Drugs88.55300.00%
Shoplifting67.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.700.00%
Bicycle theft44.75100.00%
Theft from the person13.800.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2663.64-42.22%
Public order924.69-18.18%
Other theft68.5520.00%
Shoplifting65.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Vehicle crime23.800.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Possession of weapons21.90-33.33%
Robbery21.900.00%
Drugs21.90-60.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4585.480.00%
Public order1142.740.00%
Shoplifting710.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.650.00%
Drugs54.750.00%
Other theft54.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.750.00%
Possession of weapons33.800.00%
Vehicle crime22.850.00%
Robbery21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 316 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202426
July 202436
June 202422
May 202430
April 202429
March 202414
February 202419
January 202418
December 202323
November 202326
October 202345

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20248
February 20241
January 20245
December 20238
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 202412
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202415
May 20247
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST16 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Bank
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Leys Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Water Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Mansell Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Broad Eye
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 9. Friars' Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Middle Friars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Friars' Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Jerningham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Derby Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Earl Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Pilgrim Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Orchard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brunswick Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Newport Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1